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Meredith Ryan-Reid, CEO at Versant Health, joins Oliver Wyman’s Paul Ricard on the Reinventing Insurance podcast. Meredith shares her reflections on leadership — including experiences on driving growth and reinvention for the world’s leading healthcare, insurance and financial services companies. Meredith shares reflections and learnings from her career, and perspectives into future healthcare trends, new ways of working, and Gen AI capabilities.&nbsp;Learn more: <a href="https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/hubs/reinventinginsurance.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.oliverwyman/reinventinginsurance&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul Ricard is a Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Financial Services, Insurance and Asset Management and Digital practices. Paul works closely with businesses to reinvent their strategies, products, and services — and to fuel top-line growth opportunities. Paul specializes in advising leaders on large-scale digital transformation programs, greenfield business design, and digital operating model development. He is also the CustomerFirst platform lead for Insurance and Asset Management, working collaboratively with clients to develop novel value propositions rooted in customer needs. He is actively connected with the Insurtech and Fintech communities, and has facilitated strong partnerships between incumbents and Fintech/Insurtech players.

Paul Ricard is a Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Insurance & Asset Management practice

Paul Ricard

Oliver Wyman, Partner & Host of the Reinventing Insurance Podcast 

As the Chief Executive Officer of Versant Health, Meredith Ryan-Reid provides corporate direction and supervises the overall performance — for one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care. Meredith has more than 25 years of experience in multiple facets of the insurance industry. During her career, Meredith has led large scale teams, developed talent, and driven strategic growth and transformational change. Prior to joining Versant Health in 2022, Meredith, held a succession of senior roles at MetLife focused on group benefits product development, innovation, and distribution. During her tenure, Meredith developed and launched the financial wellness app Upwise, established the company’s financial wellness and engagement organization, expanded voluntary benefits distribution, and built the accident and health portfolio. Earlier in her career, Meredith worked on both the brokerage and carrier sides of the business.

Meredith Ryan-Reid

CEO, Versant Health

Meredith Ryan-Reid, CEO at Versant Health, joins Oliver Wyman’s Paul Ricard on the Reinventing Insurance podcast. Meredith shares her reflections on leadership — including experiences on driving growth and reinvention for the world’s leading healthcare, insurance and financial services companies. Meredith shares reflections and learnings from her career, and perspectives into future healthcare trends, new ways of working, and Gen AI capabilities.    


Episode 12: A Visionary Leader's Perspectives, A conversation with Meredith Ryan-Reid, CEO at Versant Health

The Reinventing Insurance Podcast, from Oliver Wyman - Episode 12 —  Visionary Leader

Oliver Wyman Reinventing Insurance Podcast

Oliver Wyman Reinventing Insurance

Customers' needs are changing and so are the rules of the game. The Reinventing Insurance Podcast by Oliver Wyman uncovers the latest growth and digital opportunities for insurance leaders today. Join Paul Ricard for interviews with industry change makers, thought leaders, and insurtech players. We discuss the biggest challenges and forces reshaping insurance and help businesses reinvent their strategy, operations, and relationships with customers. We explore themes and reflections on building a modern insurance business, leveraging customer insights, demystifying design thinking, becoming a digital insurer, thriving with commerce and super apps, best practices for partnering with insurtechs, and elevating your technology stack. About Oliver Wyman: Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE:MMC]. We work with clients to optimize their business, improve operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organization to seize the most attractive opportunities. Subscribe to the Reinventing Insurance Podcast and learn more by visiting Oliver Wyman's website: www.oliverwyman.com/reinventinginsurance